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Upcoming Events
Hanukkah at Coachman Park
Sunday, Dec. 14, 4-7 p.m., Coachman Park
 Join the Chabad of Clearwater for a Hanukkah Celebration in Coachman Park on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. The event will feature:
- A live concert with Tali Yess
- A Ferris wheel ($8 per person)
- A surprise themed Menorah unveiling
- Cotton candy, balloon artist, and caricaturist
- Local mascots Tampa Bay Rays’ Raymond and Tampa Bay Lightning’s Thunderbug
- The Clearwater Fire Department Gelt Drop, showering children with thousands of chocolate coins
- Opportunities to meet local elected officials
- Delicious latkes and donuts
- A dreidel hunt for kids
Jingle Bell Family Fun Fest
Dec. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Coachman Park
 Enjoy a day of holiday cheer at the Jingle Bell Family Fun Fest, sponsored by the Clearwater Downtown Development Board (DDB). The event features Santa visits, festive kids’ activities, live entertainment, food trucks, and plenty of local makers offering unique gifts. It’s the perfect way for families to celebrate the season together!
Other Upcoming Events
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Santa's Holly Jolly Block Party, Dec. 12, 5 p.m., Ross Norton Recreation Center
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Ho Ho Holiday Party and Hayride, Dec. 12, 5:30 p.m., Morningside Recreation Center
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Market Marie, Dec. 13, 10 a.m., Coachman Park
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Holiday Drop-and-Shop, Dec. 13, 10 a.m., Countryside Recreation Center
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Posada Party, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., East Community Library
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Victorian Christmas Concert, Dec. 13, 3 p.m., Moccasin Lake Nature Park
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Christmas Storytime with Santa, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m., Main Library
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Polar Express Pajama Party!, Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m., Countryside Library
What You Might Have Missed
Holy Mackerel! Lake Belleview’s Neighborhood Made a Splash With Their First-Ever Fish Derby and Lake Clean Up!
 On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Lake Belleview Neighborhood Association hosted its first-ever Nature Expo Fish Derby & Lake Clean-Up, and what a splash it made!
Locally known as The Belle, Lake Belleview is a 30-acre, spring-fed natural gem at the heart of the neighborhood. It serves as both a scenic centerpiece and a thriving habitat for native plants, migratory birds, and local wildlife. Over the past five years, the local neighborhood association, the City of Clearwater, environmental partners, and dedicated volunteers have worked together to monitor water quality, manage invasive species, and restore the health of this important natural resource.
To celebrate the success of this long-term campaign, community members, city officials, neighborhood association leaders, and local vendors all came together for a day of learning, fun, and hands-on stewardship. Residents even had the chance to compete in the Fish Derby, with prizes awarded for categories like biggest catch and most fish caught by a team!
If you missed this event, don't worry! Stay tuned for future opportunities to explore nature, support local neighborhoods and celebrate incredible community resources.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
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Community Development Board Meeting, Dec. 16, 1 p.m.
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Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting, Dec. 17, 1:30 p.m.
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Public Art & Design Advisory Board, Jan. 8, 4 p.m.
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Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting, Jan. 12, 1 p.m.
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Downtown Development Board Meeting, Jan. 12, 1 p.m.
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City Council Work Session, Jan. 12, 1:30 p.m.
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Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board, Jan. 13, 9 a.m.
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City Council Meeting, Jan. 15, 6 p.m.
City meetings are typically held in city council chambers at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., unless otherwise noted. Stream on the city's Facebook page or the city's YouTube channel, or watch live on C-View TV Spectrum Channel 638, Frontier Channel 30 and WOW! Channel 15.
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Three Lanes of Traffic Along a Portion of Court Street to Close Jan. 20
Beginning Jan. 20, crews will be repairing aging sanitary sewer manholes beneath Court Street. For about two weeks, three of the four westbound lanes between South Prospect Avenue and South Garden Avenue will be closed.
Crews will be working around the clock to keep the project moving quickly. With only one westbound lane open, drivers may experience delays, so this is a great time to consider alternate routes like Drew Street, Fort Harrison Avenue, or West Bay Drive/Belleair Causeway.
Detour signs and message boards will help guide drivers through the area. Please use extra caution, especially near the Pinellas Trail. The work should be finished in about two weeks, weather permitting.
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Holiday Collection Schedules for Christmas and New Year's Day
 Thursday collections for Christmas and New Year’s will be made on the Wednesday before the holiday, for both residential and commercial solid waste and recycling collections.
Thursday’s commercial cardboard collection will be picked up Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. Crews will be working Jan. 19, so there will be no change to the collection schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Several city services continue to be available at MyClearwater.com when the city is closed. Residents with questions about solid waste collections can call the Solid Waste Operations Line at (727) 562-4920.
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Put Holiday Waste to Its Highest and Best Use
The holidays bring more waste than any other time of year - about 25% more between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. You can help reduce what goes to the landfill by placing clean, dry recyclables such as plastic bottles, metal cans, glass, flattened cardboard and paper in your blue bin.
Wrapping paper goes in the trash if it’s foil, can’t be torn easily, or has glitter or shiny plastic. Tissue paper, bows and ribbon also belong in the garbage. Save gift bags to reuse next year.
Remember to keep recyclables loose, and never place plastic bags, bubble wrap or air pillows in your blue bin. Take those items to your local grocery store instead.
Learn more at MyClearwater.com/Recycling
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Donate to the We Care Fund
 Life’s unexpected challenges like an illness or job loss can make it difficult for some residents to keep up with basic utilities. Clearwater’s We Care Fund helps during these tough moments. Since 1992, donations from the city and its utility customers have supported hundreds of households, with the Salvation Army administering the funds to ensure temporary assistance reaches eligible residents.
Because hardships can happen any time of year, the need is ongoing. Even a small monthly contribution of a dollar or two on your utility bill can make a meaningful difference for a neighbor trying to get back on their feet.
To learn more or make a donation, visit MyClearwater.com/WeCare. Thank you for supporting your community.
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Island Estates and Windward Passage Resurfacing Project
 Island Estates Resurfacing Begins Next Week. Paving is scheduled Monday, Dec. 15, through Friday, Dec. 19. Work will pause for the holidays as asphalt plant operations shut down for maintenance and will resume Jan. 5.
All daytime resurfacing is expected to be completed before Friday, Jan. 16.
Resurfacing limits: • Island Way: Memorial Causeway to Palm Island SW • Windward Passage: West end to the bridge east of the intersection
Please use caution when traveling through the area and follow posted signage.
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Sugar Sand Festival Tickets On Sale Now!
 Tickets for the 2026 Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival are on sale now, and they make the perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer! General admission is $16 (plus tax), with children 5 and under free. Skip the lines by purchasing in advance and enjoy perks like Fast Lane access, a $5 merchandise discount and a complimentary souvenir photo.
Upgrade to the Baystar VIP Lounge for $75 and enjoy the Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit, exclusive lounge access, beverages, a festival T-shirt and more.
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Your Winter Library Guide Is Here!
Explore upcoming winter events, programs, and activities in the Dec./Jan. Clearwater Public Library System Program Guide.
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We're Hiring, Join Our Team!
 Join our team! The city offers competitive compensation, medical benefits, wellness programs, an employee health center, paid time off, pension benefits, training, development, rewards and recognition.
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Library & Recreation Center Information
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Save The Date for Duck Days
 The World's Largest Rubber Duck is heading to Coachman Park in January. For a full list of events and activities for Mama Duck and her ten-foot duckling Timmy, head to MyClearwater.com/Duck.
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